Month: September 2020

Getting retirement plans back on track

by victoria

After a year when even the best laid plans have been put on hold due to COVID-19, people who were planning to retire soon may be having second thoughts. You may be concerned about a drop in your super balance, insecure work, or an uncertain investment outlook.

Whatever your circumstances, a financial tune-up may be required to get your retirement plans back on track. You may even find you’re in better financial shape than you feared, but you won’t know until you do your sums.

The best place to start is to think about your future income needs. Continue reading “Getting retirement plans back on track”

Economic Update Video – September 2020

by victoria

The Reserve Bank forecasts the economy will contract 6% this year before rebounding 5% in 2021.

The recent company reporting season provided an insight into the financial impact of COVID-19 on the economy and for investors.

Only 75% of ASX 200 companies reported a net profit in the year to June. Full-year earnings were down 38% on aggregate, while dividends were down 36%.

53% of companies either cut or didn’t pay a dividend, a move that will affect investors who depend on dividend income from shares.

The current cash target rate of 0.25% has been left unchanged and is expected to remain at its current level for the foreseeable future.


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Spring 2020

by victoria

It’s September and spring is finally here. This is always a wonderful time to get out in the garden or in nature, on foot or on your bike, even if travel restrictions mean we need to stay closer to home this year.

The recent company reporting season for the year or half-year to June 30 provided an insight into the financial impact of COVID-19 – on the economy and for investors. Analysis by CommSec showed only 75% of ASX 200 companies reported a net profit in the year to June 30. Full-year earnings were down 38% on aggregate, while dividends were down 36%. In an extremely difficult trading environment, 53% of companies either cut or didn’t pay a dividend, a move that will affect investors who depend on dividend income from shares. Continue reading “Spring 2020”